Covering an area of 1,325 sq. km., the reserve is situated on the southern flanks of Mt. Dhaulangiri I in districts of Rukum, Baglung & Myagdi in western Nepal. The area's vegetation is characterized by well-developed mixed-hardwood forest at lower elevation & many plant species of drier climate to north. Besides wildlife reserves Nepal Government has also set aside a hunting reserve at Dhorpatan where controlled hunting of some species is allowed.

Tree species include fir, pine, birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce. As in many other protected environments of Nepal, the reserve includes several villages inhabited by hill tribes as well as people of Tibetan descent who supplement farming with trade and animal husbandry. The reserve is one of the prime habitats of blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal, which is the main target of hunters. Other game species are ghoral, serow, Himalayan tahr, black bear, pheasant and partridge. Endangered species of the area include the red panda and cheer pheasant. Controlled hunting is allowed with proper license and certain seasons of the year. Game license is issued by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation in Kathmandu and there are a few hunting outfitters who can make arrangements for expeditions. Besides hunting, Dhorpatan is also an attractive destination for the trekkers and wildlife enthusiasts as protection has enabled animal numbers to increase in this rarely visited.

Tour Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and drop to hotel. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 2: Whole day sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 3: Kathmandu – Baglung by bus. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 4: Baglung – Biu Kot. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 5: Biu Kot – Gal Kot. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 6: Gal Kot – Bhim Gheete. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 7: Bhim Gheete – Burtibang. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 8: Burtibang – Dowal Phedi. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 9: Dowal Phedi – Dhorpatan. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 10: Rest & Animal Spotting. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 11: Rest & Animal Spotting. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 12: Dhorpatan – Jaljala. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 13: Jaljala – Maraeni. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 14: Maraeni – Darbang. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 15: Darbang – Beni. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 16: Beni – Pokhara – Sightseeing. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 17: Sightseeing in Pokhara. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 18: Pokhara - Kathmandu by bus. Includes: (A), (B), (L).

Day 19: Rest and souvenir shopping. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 20: Drive back to KTM Int’l Airport for onward flight. Includes: (B).

Price Excludes:
- International airfares & war insurance
- The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks
- Optional excursions
- Cost of visas, insurance charges & passports where is necessary
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis
- The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling
- All others except committed to provide in ‘cost included’ section above.

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